Assistant Professor of Art History

The Department of Art at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Art History. The Art Department at UT helps students take their artistic interests and refine them into lifelong passions, offering five majors that help students thrive in the creative world. More information about the department, faculty, and its degree offerings can be found online athttps://art.utahtech.edu.

• Teach 24 credits of lecture courses in Art History each academic year, to majors and non-majors, at the undergraduate and graduate level. Opportunities for curriculum development are also available.
• Attend department, division, and college faculty meetings. Work with other faculty in program management. Adhere to University policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ph.D. in Art History from an accredited college or university required. Preference will be given to those applicants who were recently awarded (within the last two years), or are about to earn, a Ph.D. in Art History. ABD may be considered if degree is awarded prior to August 2026.
• Demonstrated ability in successful teaching, be technology literate, with ability to be certified in online instruction and/or willing to teach one or more courses online and/or in a blended format. Finalists will be required to demonstrate competence through a teaching demonstration.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• An eagerness to engage with colleagues, staff and administrators to develop ways to improve the educational experience for our students.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2026, with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2026. Annual salary of $60,000, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date;includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. Seehttps://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:Application review begins October 13, 2025; position open until filled.Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about the candidate's teaching or other professional experience working with a wide range of student academic preparedness). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities.Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University's mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to equal opportunity within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University's non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury -titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator:Brenda Medrano -titleix@utahtech.edu,BROWN 102, 435-879-4769.

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights,ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office,ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.